Gallery: Gideon

Aug 26, 2024    Bruce Humphrey

In our faith journey, it's easy to assume that strength lies in our abilities, resolve, and capacity to handle life's challenges. We often celebrate self-reliance as a hallmark of maturity and success. Yet, the Bible teaches us a counterintuitive truth: God's strength shines brightest when we acknowledge our need for Him.


This truth is vividly illustrated in the story of Gideon, a man who experienced fear, doubt, and inadequacy. Gideon was not a natural warrior; he was a farmer called by God to lead Israel against the oppressive Midianites. The task was daunting, and Gideon knew it. His story, found in Judges 6-7, offers profound lessons about relying on God's strength rather than our own.